Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia SUV can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the key fob battery by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your 1st generation GMC Acadia SUV, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulbs

Each of the sun visors in a 1st generation GMC Acadia contain two lights that surround the vanity mirror.

Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

The GMC Acadia is equipped with two dome or "rear passenger reading" lights located in a housing attached to the headliner above the second row of seats.

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb of you'd like to upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs, check out my tutorial with the replacement part numbers by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area or "trunk" light bulb in your 1st generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the air coming out of the air conditioning vents in your first generation GMC Acadia smells a bit musty or moldy, you probably need to clean or change the A/C system's cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia contain the low / high beam, front turn signal and front side marker light bulbs.

Check out my DIY instructions for changing a burnt out bulb (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Fog Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your 1st generation 2007 to 2016 GMC Acadia, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element for the 3.6 liter LLT V6 motor in a 2009 to 2016 GMC Acadia should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when overly soiled.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the filter change procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the cargo tailgate door of your GMC Acadia (or you'd like to upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical issue it to check for a faulty or "blown" fuse in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

This 2016 Acadia is equipped with LED brake lights that should last the life time of the vehicle. But it still has incandescent rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs that might need to be replaced.

Check out my DIY instructions for the steps, including the replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window of your first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia SUV during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

12 Volt Battery Change

If you've been having a hard time starting the engine in your GMC Acadia, especially on a cold morning, and the OEM battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the OEM group size and compatible replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your GMC Acadia, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

3.6L LLT V6 Oil Change

The best way to keep your 1st generation GMC Acadia equipped with the 3.6 liter LLT V6 engine (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 model years) running reliably is to change the motor oil and replace the oil filter.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the process, including the replacement filter part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a screeching, squeaking or squealing sound coming from the front end of your first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia SUV when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear disc brake pads on a GMC Acadia should last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left side.